10/31/2026
I just read this from the Alderman's news letter and thought it worth sharing.
Emergency Heating Repair Program - Opens Nov 2
The Emergency Heating Repair Program will soon open to new applicants. This program provides direct assistance to income-eligible Chicago homeowners to repair or replace their furnace or boiler heating system. Limited funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enrollment will be accepted from November 2, 2026, through April 1, 2027, or until all funds have been exhausted. To apply, visit chicago.gov/ehrp, call 311, or use the CHI311 app.
The Emergency Heating Repair Program is open to Chicagoans who own and occupy a one-to-four unit residential building. Households earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) are eligible to participate in the program.
If approved for the program, qualified contractors will perform the work at no cost to the homeowner, with funding provided through the Department of Housing. For more information, visit chicago.gov/ehrp. For any questions, call (312) 744-3653 or email [email protected].
The Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) provides direct assistance to owner-occupants of 1-to-4-unit properties with emergency heating system replacement or repairs during the winter season. Qualified contractors complete all work at no cost to the homeowner. Please note, hot water tanks are not...